Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> November 7, 2000
CHRISTOPHER J. NASSETTA is currently President and Chief Executive
Officer of Host Marriott Corporation. He also serves on the Board of
Directors of the company. Before joining Host Marriott, Mr. Nassetta co-
founded Bailey Capital Corporation in 1991, where he was responsible for
the operations of the real estate investment and advisory firm. Since
its formation, Bailey Capital Corporation has acquired in excess of $500
million in assets nationwide and has managed in excess of $1 billion in
third-party assets. Prior to founding Bailey Capital Corporation, Mr.
Nassetta spent seven years with The Oliver Carr Company, ultimately
serving as Chief Development Officer. In this role, he was responsible
for all development and related activities for one of the largest
commercial real estate companies in the mid-Atlantic region. Prior to
his role as Chief Development Officer, Mr. Nassetta served as
Development Director, as well as Vice President and Regional Partner,
where he was responsible for all suburban operations. Mr. Nassetta also
served as a member of the four-person management committee responsible
for overall management of the company. Currently, Mr. Nassetta serves on
the Board of Trustees for Prime Group Realty and as a member of the
McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board for the University of
Virginia. Mr. Nassetta graduated from the University of Virginia
McIntire School of Commerce with a degree in Finance and studied
International Finance at the London School of Economics. He resides in
Arlington, Virginia with his wife and four children. Profile
' the company's history, activities, services, and customers.
Mr. Nassetta: Host Marriott's existence as a separate
